Production Team Leader 1st shift

About the role

Join Shoals Technologies Group, a leading provider of electrical balance‑of‑systems (EBOS) solutions for solar and energy storage. Headquartered near Nashville, Tennessee, Shoals delivers cutting‑edge technologies that improve efficiency, safety, and reliability for solar systems worldwide. With over 60 GW of solar systems deployed globally, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Alabama and sales teams across Spain and Australia, serving markets in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia‑Pacific. The team is composed of engineers, renewable advocates, and collaborators who design, develop, and deliver simple plug‑and‑play solutions that revolutionize solar installations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, facilitate, and direct the daily activities of hourly manufacturing associates.
• Set up the production line to meet customer order specifications and work closely with various departments to ensure parts are manufactured according to those specifications.
• Ensure appropriate parts and quantities are run according to the production schedule.
• Communicate any safety, quality, and/or production‑related issues with the supervisor or appropriate management representative.
• Coordinate housekeeping activities for the area.
• Provide necessary training to new associates and document the training.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve delays in the shift.
• Work with the supervisor and other leaders to identify and address inefficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time‑management abilities with a proven capacity to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of operations policies and practices.
• Proficiency with Excel/ERP (hand scanner experience is a plus).
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• General purpose (GP) knowledge is a plus.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of previous lead experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to speak English and/or Spanish proficiently.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand, walk, push, bend, and/or squat for 10 + hours per day.
• Must be able to lift 25–50 lb at a time.
• Regularly perform repetitive tasks.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing facility environment.